Patient Safety Attendant

HCA Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Wellbeing resources and counseling

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Parkridge East Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Virtual Patient Safety Attendant to monitor patients remotely and help protect those at risk of falls or self-harm. From a remote station, you will support the care team by communicating concerns in real time and documenting activity with precision.

Qualifications include BLS and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 30 days of start date. No travel, no prior experience required, and benefits are available as part of our total rewards

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training required within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient safety from a remote station to protect at-risk individuals.
• Identify risks (falls, self-harm) and alert care team promptly.
• Document patient activity accurately during shifts.
• Safeguard patient privacy and confidential information at all times.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote compassion and teamwork.

Skills

Patient safety awareness

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Empathy

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Patient Safety Attendant today with Parkridge East Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Virtual Patient Safety Attendant, you will play a vital role in protecting patients at risk for falls, injury, or self-harm. From your remote station, you will closely monitor their physical and emotional well-being and communicate concerns in real time – empowering the care team to respond quickly and helping care for and improve lives one moment at a time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Watching patients with continuous focus to ensure their safety and well-being

• Identifying risks such as falls or self-harm and promptly alerting the care team to intervene quickly and protect patients

• Documenting patient activity and changes with accuracy and clarity throughout your shift

• Honoring patient privacy by safeguarding confidential information at all times

• Collaborating closely with the healthcare team to foster a culture of compassion, respect, and teamwork

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Parkridge East Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services. These services include orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. This ED is recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times. Visit us for excellent general and OB care!

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.